pre-breakup
|pre-break-up|
B2
/priː-ˈbreɪkˌʌp/
before ending
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-breakup' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'breakup' meaning 'the end of a relationship'.
Historical Evolution
'Pre-breakup' combines the prefix 'pre-' with the word 'breakup', which evolved from the Middle English 'breken up', meaning 'to break open'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'before the end of a relationship', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the period or events occurring before a breakup.
They had a pre-breakup conversation to discuss their issues.
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Last updated: 2025/07/06 19:45